The Costa Brava translated means simply the "Rugged" or "Wild" coast, with over 350 miles of coastline that is brilliantly wild in parts and scrupulously sculpted in others, infusing some of Spain's finest shores, vast sandy beaches, majestic horseshoe bays, and a plethora of obscure and mysterious smugglers coves just waiting to be discovered. Although relatively new to the golf market and somewhat unknown when compared to the southern Costas, The Costa Brava and Costa Daurada is simply a region that has to be explored for a golf trip. With Golf Courses designed by Robert Trent Jones and Greg Norman you really do have a wealth of world-class golf courses to experience.

Barcelona, the rhythm that beats the pulse of Catalonia, the regional capital, and the tenth most travelled to the city on the globe. A mesmerizing metropolitan area and an architecture and design extravagance. Antonio Gaudi's legendary Sagrada Familia Cathedral is like a wind-worn sandcastle! There are just so many areas to discover in and around the Regions Capital Barcelona If you have yet to walk the streets of La Rambla, a bustling boulevard full of stores, kiosks, and street artists, then this must be added to your wishlist.

Even though the first Costa Brava course was established in 1914, the region is still a secret gem. Fortunately, the region is steadily growing in popularity with golfers, with four golf courses ranking in the top 50 in continental Europe and three other courses hosted by the European Tour events. The Costa Brava has slowly and steadily solidified its niche as a prime golf destination. The real star on display is the Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya which is currently the highest-ranked golf course in Spain and one that has become a cult classic over recent years. With notable others like El Prat, Emporda Forest & Golf Platja de Pals all within driving distance of the capital. The Costa Brava really is a destination that will continue to grow from strength to strength.

Based on customer feedback and our expert experience these are the best golf holidays in Costa Brava 2022:

Hotel Camiral at PGA Catalunya
The Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya
Peralada Hotel Wine Spa & Golf
Emporda Golf Resort
Emporda forest course
El Prat Golf Course
Golf Platja de Pals
Golf Club D' Aro

Golf in the Costa Brava and Why You Should Visit

Why Visit Costa Brava?

An average of 320 days of sun a year - perfect for year-round golf!
Spain’s number one course in the Stadium at PGA Catalunya.
Great value for money
Incredible nightlife in multiple areas
See the sights of Barcelona
A wide range of established golf resorts to choose from
Easy to fly to from most UK airports

The stunning beauty and opulence and the beautifully mild climate of the Costa Brava make for the ideal conditions for a golfing break. Celebrated with a variety of excellent golf courses, it is no secret that the Costa Brava is becoming an extremely prevalent golfing destination. Here you will meet golfers of all abilities who like to mix their enthusiasm for golf with a break in one of the most beautiful regions of Europe.

The Region of the Costa Daurada is equally as intriguing, the main resort of Lumine Hills is one of the finest golf resorts in Spain and opens up the options to play tremendous golf and combining with the excellent nightlife of Salou or the gastronomic delights of Cambrils and Tarragona.

Climate

The area in the northeast of Spain is blessed with pleasant weather all year round, with an average of 320 days of sun a year. So your group can enjoy the attractive beaches, a range of leisure facilities, and superb restaurants for most of the year whilst enjoying golf holidays in Costa Brava.

When To Visit

The average annual temperature in the Costa Brava ranges from 14 ° C to 20 ° C. It ranges between 21 ° C and 28 ° C during summer months and between 6 ° C and 10 ° C during the winter. The best season to visit the Costa Brava for your perfect golf adventure is between April and October. This is when the temperatures are the most pleasing and, in addition, there is little or no rain during this season. That being said, you must take into consideration that the peak season July and August on the Costa Brava is typically very traveller-heavy and humidity can also rise dramatically during the day. If you'd like to experience your golfing breaks in quieter months and in cooler temperatures for golf consider April, May, June, and October. Although you can find golfers on the courses all year round.

Flights

Flights to the Costa Brava/Daurada all depend on which resorts and courses you will be looking to stay and play on, Barcelona flights are the most easily accessible from the majority of U.K airports and can be sourced very cheaply, For resorts like PGA Catalunya, though Girona is by far the best airport to arrive into where possible, You can fly to Girona from London Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Newcastle & East Midlands. For the Costa Daurada and Lumine Golf Resort, Reus Airport is again more favourable. you can fly to Reus from Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle.

Golf Resorts in the Costa Brava and Daurada

The most popular resorts are PGA Catalunya where you have two accommodation options Hotel Camiral which is a five-star offering of the finest quality right at the hearty of the resort as well as Hotel Lavida which is a great four-star option that is incredibly good value for money. Emporda which is located on the coastline has just undergone a major refurbishment and how offers a golf resort and golf break that could rival most in Spain, two tremendous golf courses, and superb lodgings. For 45-Holes of real championship golf then head over to the Costa Daurada and the Lumine Beach and Golf Resort, where you can encounter one of Greg Norman's finest golf designs.

Ciutat de Tarragona Hotel is centrally located in Tarrogona and great for golf breaks to the Costa Daurada.

Hotel Camiral - Voted on numerous occasions as Spain's No 1. golf resort, the Camiral is at the very heart of somewhere extremely special for all the right reasons.

Hotel Emporda Golf - A Luxury hotel close to Pals with two incredible 18 hole championship courses.

Hotel Lavida - Voted on numerous occasions as Spain's No 1. golf resort, the La Vida is a great base to experience all this great resort has to offer.

Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf - The resort offers championship golf, top quality wines, a relaxing spa, luxury rooms, and a Casino all on-site, great for couples and small groups.

Hotel Regente Aragon - The Hotel Regente Aragón is located in the heart of Salou and is one of the best Daurada Golf Hotels and perfectly located for Lumine Golf Resort.

Hotel Sol Port Cambrils - a great option for great accommodation in Cambrils and conveniently located for Lumine Golf Resort.

La Costa Hotel Golf Resort - La Costa is a great and popular golf hotel, sitting right on its own golf course and adjacent to the beach.

Park Hotel San Jorge - A 360 Golf Holidays Favourite, A short stroll from Platja d'Aro

Torremirona Relais Hotel Golf & Spa - a great value golf resort suited for new golfers looking for an idyllic resort in the Costa Brava.

Our Commitment To You

Our knowledgeable and helpful team will walk you through the planning process. Having visited the area extensively, they can recommend several options for your golf break and tailor a holiday just for you. We will then seamlessly hand you over to a dedicated holiday manager who will take care of things right up until the first tee.